Technique
10 Common Causes of Nail Service Breakdown
When it comes to service breakdown, a handful of common slip-ups and mistakes are often at the root of the problem. Clients can share the blame too, by abusing their own nails and causing damage, but NAILS compiled a list of 10 common application mishaps to help you keep your enhancement applications flawless.
by Tim Crowley
Water Drop Half-Bubble Nails
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create water drop half-bubble nails using gel-polish top coat.
Magic Nail Growth
LCN’s Magic Nail Growth soaks into the nail to improve its suppleness.
Pink Berry Lemonade Pedicure
Nails by Kari in Covington, Va., has created a Pink Berry Lemonade Pedicure for clients.
Lavender Sparkle Spa Pedicure
Andre's East Hairstyling of Sewall's Point, Fla., offers a Lavender Sparkle Spa Pedicure to clients.
Wax On, Strip Off
The new gel-polish line challenges everything we know about proper product removal.
Troubleshooter: Netting Effect with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a netting effect with pure pigments over acrylics.
Behind the Scenes: A Student Wins, a Nail Artist Emerges
A student wins, a nail artist emerges: When we met Ashley Gregory at America’s Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago, she was a nail student who had just won the International Nail Technician of the Year division in the Stars Photo Competition.
Troubleshooter: Color Fade with Pure Pigments
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a color fade with pure pigments over Shellac.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Turtle Shell Nail Effect
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, CND education ambassador Shelena Robinson shows how to create a turtle shell nail effect using acrylics.
Pedicure Purifying Mask
Upgrade your pedicure service with Cuccio Naturalé’s new cooling Pedicure Purifying Masque containing seabuckthorn and açai.
Imagination Art Acrylics Pop Brights
A new set from the Imagination Art Color Acrylics set called Pop Brights.
Troubleshooter: Acrylic Duck Nail with 3-D Bow
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail technician Adela Munoz shows how to create duck nails with 3-D bows using colored acrylics and glitter.
Traveler Trial Kit
Get started with a cleanser, toner, serums, and moisturizer.
Hygienails Kit's Hydrating Boots and Gloves
The ladies of Hygienails Kit demonstrate how to use the company's disposable packs of boots and gloves that are specifically designed to protect and soften skin and cuticles. Each pack includes a sterile pair of gloves or boots filled with a special cream, a nail file, and a wooden stick. To use, put the gloves/boots on your client, massage for three minutes, remove the gloves/boots, and wipe skin with a wet towel.
Troubleshooter: Gel-Polish Zebra Design
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, OPI guest artist Adela Munoz shows how to create a zebra-print design using gel-polish.
Chill Out: Cooling Pedicures
Summer is prime time for nail care as more people wear open-toed shoes and take off their gloves. Sometimes a service in 100-degree temps is more about escaping the heat than it is about getting glammed up. Consider offering your clients cool-down services this season that combine relaxation and nail sophistication.
by Beth Livesay